Dairy-Free Authentic Balkan Cevapi
Experience the rich, time-honored flavors of the Balkans with this Dairy-Free Authentic Balkan Cevapi recipe. A blend of ground beef and lamb is infused with garlic, onion, and a touch of sparkling water for irresistibly tender, juicy sausages that are packed with flavor. Enhanced by the subtle smokiness of paprika and a dash of baking soda for optimal texture, these traditional skinless sausages are quick to prepare and perfect for grilling or pan-frying. Ready in just 35 minutes, they make an excellent main dish for any occasion and are best served with freshly baked flatbread, chopped onions, and a dollop of ajvar, a vibrant red pepper condiment. This dairy-free and crowd-pleasing specialty brings the authentic taste of Balkan street food to your table!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 250 grams ground lamb
- 1 large onion
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 60 milliliters sparkling water
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Finely chop the onion and garlic, or use a food processor to ensure they are minced very well.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and ground lamb.
Step 3
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the meat mixture.
Step 4
Sprinkle the baking soda, paprika, ground black pepper, and salt evenly over the meat.
Step 5
Pour the sparkling water into the bowl.
Step 6
Mix everything thoroughly with your hands or a wooden spoon until the ingredients are well combined and the texture is sticky. This may take about 5-7 minutes of mixing.
Step 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the meat mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to let the flavors meld.
Step 8
After chilling, take the meat mixture out of the fridge. Shape the meat into small sausages, around 2.5 cm in diameter and 10 cm long, roughly the size of your index finger.
Step 9
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan or grill over medium-high heat.
Step 10
Cook the cevapi in batches, ensuring they do not overcrowd the pan. Each piece should take about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are browned and fully cooked through.
Step 11
Serve the cevapi hot, traditionally accompanied by flatbread, chopped onions, and ajvar – a special pepper-based condiment.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1070.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2185.1 |
| Total Fat 166.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 60.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g | |
| Cholesterol 594.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4936.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.7g | |
| Protein 141.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium 230.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2507.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories